Trauttmansdorff Garden

We are in Bolzano for the American Association of Wine Economists meeting. Wine economists like to drink wine, especially in beautiful locations, which is what led the group to the gardens of Trauttmansdorff Castle.

In addition to the terrific flowers , trees, water features, cactus garden, and views of the mountains, the garden also features a vineyard, where you can clearly see the pergola system of growing grapes.

The menu for the evening:

• Appetizers: asparagus wine soup, cheese and vegetables on a skewer, tomato and mozzarella on a skewer
• Vegetable lasagna
• Chanterelle and rosemary risotto
• Steak with Parmesan shavings, salad, potato pancakes
• Panna cotta with fresh strawberries

Local wines, of course (Sauvignon Blanc and Cabernet Sauvignon) plus locally produced apple juice.